Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to stay the course - even when no one’s watching. Inspired by the remarkable story of photographer Alan McFadyen (who took 720,000 shots over 6 years to capture one perfect photo of a kingfisher mid-dive), this episode invites you to reflect on the quiet power of repetition, ritual, and the long game.

We unpack what it means to become someone who returns. Someone who waits. Someone who doesn’t quit just because it’s hard or invisible or unrewarded … yet.

In this episode:

* (00:01:00) The kingfisher dive: a 6-year promise in one perfect photo

* (00:03:20) Why we abandon habits too soon (and what it costs us)

* (00:04:00) My personal story: showing up online when no one responded

* (00:05:00) Inner critics, team rituals, and the power of tiny returns

* (00:06:30) A Tea Routine to build your “return muscle”

* (00:07:45) The question to carry with you this week

Resources and Links

* More Tea Routines and inspiration: The Tea Mind

* Alan McFadyen’s Kingfisher Photo & short film Moment of Impact by Blair Stewart.

* David Hieatt’s Micro Blog Course

* Make sure you’re getting eteaket’s Tea Mail to discover teas like Toasted Caramel Cookie Black Tea– to support your focus while nourishing your spirit.

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